| Edition |
First American edition. |
| Description |
352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Ancient political thought, 800 BCE-30 CE -- Medieval politics, 30 CE-1515 CE -- Rationality and enlightenment, 1515-1770 -- Revolutionary thoughts, 1770-1848 -- The rise of the masses, 1848-1910 -- The clash of ideologies, 1910-1945 -- Postwar politics, 1945-present. |
| Summary |
"Exploring more than 100 big ideas on topics as diverse as the rule of law, the extent of liberty, and the justification of warfare, [this book] takes you on a journey through the history of politics, from the influential theories of ancient Greece, Rome, and Asia to modern concepts voiced by today's brightest political thinkers."--Front jacket flap. |
| Subject |
Political science.
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Political science -- History.
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World politics.
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| Added Author |
DK Publishing, Inc.
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| ISBN |
1465402144 hardcover |
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9781465402141 hardcover |
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